lamination

[ lam-uh-ney-shuhn ]

noun

1. act or process of laminating; the state of being laminated. laminated.
2. laminated laminated structure; arrangement in thin layers.
3. a lamina.

lamination

/ ˌlæmɪˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of laminating or the state of being laminated
2. a layered structure
3. a layer; lamina
4. one of a set of iron plates forming the core of an electrical transformer
5. geology laminar stratification, typically shown by shales

Word History and Origins

Origin of lamination¹

First recorded in 1670–80; laminate + -ion

Example Sentences

Even her famous eyebrows have remained largely untouched, having survived the pencil-thin trend of the early 2000s to witness the current era of bushy lamination.

From Washington Post

To be clear, its larger bezels, lack of lamination and antireflective coating on the screen, and slower Lightning port certainly show their age next to the more modern design language of the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and just-refreshed iPad mini.

From Ars Technica

The interior graphene lining is also made from 100 percent recycled fibers, and all lamination is done with water-based adhesives.

From Outside Online

Beveled edges and lamination help keep this sheer plastic ruler in shape and durable.

From Popular-Science

The axis and perforation are at right angles to the plane of lamination.

From Project Gutenberg

A disadvantage of the slotted core is, however, that it usually necessitates the lamination of the pole-pieces.

From Project Gutenberg

One of these parallel changes is the increased lamination of the cheekteeth.

From Project Gutenberg

The lamination of a glacier is a peculiarly interesting case of cleavage.

From Project Gutenberg

I found also fine masses of mica imbedded in quartz, edge upwards, and so compact that its lamination was not perceptible.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• blanket
• coat
• crust
• glaze
• layer
• membrane
• patina
• sheet
• skin
• varnish
• veneer